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Evangel Theological Seminary is committed to providing sound academic
training at a graduate level, in the areas of Biblical, Theological,
Historical, and Practical Studies. Standing in the admonition of St.
Paul, “And the things you have heard me say...entrust to reliable men
who will also be qualified to teach others,” (II Tim. 2:2 NIV) and
realizing the awesome responsibility of such a privilege, “On the
contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the
gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts,”
(I Thes. 2:4 NIV) the Seminary positions itself firmly in the mainstream
of the great move of God and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in this
present age. (Joel 2:28,29; Acts 2:17,18)
Just as Evangel Theological Seminary is committed to providing
excellence in theological training, so it expects a reciprocal
commitment on the part of each student to “Do your best to present
yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be
ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (II Tim. 2:15 NIV)
The Seminary further affirms the importance of the spiritual life, and
seeks to promote in every way the spiritual nurture and growth of the
students in all facets of their experience. Therefore, the selection of
the faculty is made with great care under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit. Only those who possess a deep personal relationship with and
commitment to Christ, who are individuals of integrity and faithfulness
to the Word of God, and who have experience and skills as teachers, are
chosen.
Evangel Theological Seminary embraces without compromise, the plenary
inspiration and inerrancy of the Holy Scriptures. It recognizes the
primacy of the Bible in theological education and, as a result, Old and
New Testament studies are emphasized. The study of Hebrew and Greek is
required for the Master of Divinity program to enable students to
understand more fully the meaning and message of the Word of God.
The Old Testament is seen as an integral part of the whole, laying the
foundation for, and anticipating the coming of the promised Messiah. The
New Testament is presented as the fulfillment of the Old (Matt. 5:17),
and the basic manual for the power, function, discipline, and life of
the modern Church. The students are made aware of the many fallacies of
modern Biblical criticism and the dangers involved in exposure to
liberal interpretation and scholarship. Evangel Theological Seminary
stands on the premise that the Bible is the standard of truth itself.
In the realm of Theology, the Seminary seeks to expose the student to a
systematic discipline of theological truths to form a foundation for all
subsequent study and ministry. With this in mind, all basic theology
courses are included in the requirements for each academic program.
Evangel Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological
training rooted in sound Biblical Theology.
The Seminary believes the study of Church History enables the student to
recognize and learn from the mistakes and successes of the past and
reveals the movement of the Holy Spirit in the Church from Pentecost to
the present. Church History serves as an inexhaustible source of
inspiration to the servant of God in the future as it is discovered that
Christ has never forsaken his Church, and is assured that in every
crisis situation, the One who owns and builds the Church will not fail.
The Seminary dedicates itself to the practical training of its students
that they may become capable pastors, teachers, and leaders in the
Church. It seeks to develop communication skills to enable them to
articulate the full meaning of the Gospel effectively. Seminary training
is primarily geared to ministry in the local church with emphasis on a
Christ-centered approach in all its activities. This includes developing
skills in pastoral counseling, using Biblical truths, and recognizing
the imperative of Christian commitment as guidelines in every situation.
Evangel Theological Seminary unreservedly commits itself to these basic
concepts of theological education, and motivated by the belief in the
imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ, gives itself totally to
participation and cooperation in the redemptive mission of the Church.
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